Winter Weather — Northern Oregon Coast, Oregon

2024-01-09 · Northern Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

Trained Skywarn Spotters reported an estimated 1 inch of snow at Gearhart.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front swept across the Pacific Northwest on the 8th, ushering in much colder air. Strong and deep onshore flow in this cold air mass led to periods of heavy snow, strong winds for the Cascades, with snow for the lowlands.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1195240. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.